Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 18, 2021

Many traditional bank lenders may only lend starting from a certain amount, such as with a personal loan, so if you only needed a small loan for your short term issue, you’d be taken on more than you need. We are all partial to a well-cooked restaurant meal or food delivery, but the costs can quickly mount up when done so regularly.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? To reign your grocery spending in, you must plan all of your meals. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer. 2 – Track your cashflow. You might find some interesting habits.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 14, 2012

HOW YOUR NEXT MEAL CAN FEED AMERICA. Maggiano’s Little Italy Partners with Feeding America Partners to Provide 1 Million Meals During the Month of October. Throughout October, a Classic Pasta dish will not only score you an extra meal to take home, it will also equate to one meal donation to Feeding America.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 25, 2019

Feeding your whole family to a night out doesn’t have to break the bank! I don’t know about you, but my kids never finish their meals when we dine out. Kid’s meals include pizza, pasta, burgers, chicken strips, and more. If you don’t feel like cooking and choose to dine out, head on over to Ruby Tuesday’s.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2014

My son whipped out his credit card to pay for their meal and was stopped cold when he found out the place didn’t take credit. Know how much you have and make sure that you and the bank agree on that amount. After about 4 months, I decided that we needed to make sure we agreed with the bank. Know what you have.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

It was a bold goal to reduce our spending by so much and I knew I would have to be very diligent with my meal planning. So I started the challenge to be more accountable and to be creative with our meals and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. This challenge also caused me to think of meal planning differently.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2014

They are the people who add value to your “bank” of personal relationships. The ones who are constantly withdrawing from the relationship bank with relentless needs, complaints, and negativity leaving you totally drained after every meeting. The ones you grow from and with. Those kinds of people are what I call “depositors”.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 31, 2016

Is an unexpected expense threatening your bank account? Day 1: Plan this week’s meals. Day 5: Create Back Up Meals. Day 8: Plan the Upcoming Week’s Meals. Day 15: Plan the Upcoming Week’s Meals. Day 22: Plan the Upcoming Week’s Meals. Need to find some wiggle room in your budget?

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Lean into cheap meals. Avoid meals that require pricier ingredients , and lean into budget-friendly meals. If I wanted to save money quickly, I could probably get that down to about $300 by focusing on cheap meals. Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers. Make it yourself.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you feel like a vacation is out of your reach, these tried-and-true ways to save money when traveling will help you get there without breaking the bank! To save money at home and keep some of your hard-earned dollars in the bank, we have some realistic ways to save money for you! Growing up, we didn’t have much.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

If you’re following along with the Grocery Budget Challenge , this month’s action step is to organize our pantry to help make meal planning easier. Donate any food that you probably won’t eat (and is not outdated) to a food bank. It will surely help you with your meal planning. Discard or recycle any outdated food.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house, but we must stay on budget. For my system, read my 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 2, 2016

WHat a great way to have a family meal out for less. Kids under twelve can receive a free kids meal with an adult meal purchase from 4pm-10pm daily through 9/25. This is perfect for an evening out that wont break the bank! Kids eat free this month and next month at IHOP.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

Feeling truly hungry with no idea where your next meal is coming from. I have seen readers donating food, beauty and hygiene products, diapers and more to food banks, churches, neighbors and complete strangers. on meat and Unilever will donate 5 meals to Feeding America. and 5 people get a nutritious meal. You can help.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Turkey, potatoes, fresh cranberries, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, canned goods, and everything else you need to make a complete Thanksgiving meal are all on sale. I will take advantage of that deal too and send the turkey to the food bank. This is a big week at the grocery store for holiday staples.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

” For some reason, the price of a meal is often used as a measure of how much you love someone, so putting together a romantic meal on a budget can be tricky. If you’re enjoying Valentine’s Day at home, how do you make the meal super special without breaking the bank or killing the mood?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Thursday: I roasted a chicken to have meat for several meals. Maybe even pick up a few extra to donate to the local food banks. Tuesday: Cheesy chicken, rice and broccoli casserole , homemade applesauce. I found this recipe from one of those Facebook videos. Wednesday : Spaghetti night. It’s going to be okay!

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Couponing 101

JUNE 22, 2019

To help, I’ve compiled a list of places you can travel to that won’t break the bank. There are many places that are very affordable to where you may even be able to stay under $40/day for basic accommodation, transportation and 3 meals (airfare not included). Indonesia can be very expensive or it can be very cheap.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Or if you don’t want to ask for help, consider skipping the standard meal and hosting a cocktail party instead. How to Have a Party Without Breaking The Bank Everyone likes a good party, right? If you want to throw a party without breaking the bank, check out these. What have you done? I would love to hear your ideas.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 16, 2023

Pampering doesn’t have to break the bank. Treat yourself to your favourite home-cooked meal (or take away if you prefer !). Forget spa days or trips away ; you can easily indulge in pampering at home : Tak e a hot bath or shower. Light some candles and listen to a meditation podcast.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

You will need to participate by sharing to get the coupon: The state that shares the most #PorkLUV from February 14 to March 7 will receive 30,000 meals of fresh pork, divided amongst food banks throughout the state. This is a limited coupon and available only while supplies last.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 21, 2015

When you eat at Austin area SUBWAY® Restaurants location on the weekends this summer, a percentage of sales up to $20,000 will go to the Capital Area Food Bank. For those of you in Central Texas, I wanted to take a minute and tell you a little bit more about the Capital Area Food Bank. Learn more about the program here.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2014

Check out all the ways you can treat Dad without breaking the bank this Father’s Day! Peet’s Coffee - FREE Beverage for Dad With Another Drink Purchase Pollo Tropical - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE 1/4 Chicken meal with 2 sides. I recommend calling the stores before you go to verify their participation!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

That would have been just fine, except I also decided I wanted to buy a fancy car and go out to nice meals a bunch with my boyfriend at the time. I still remember that they bought a kit for me with fake checks and a fake checkbook to balance, using money in the Bank of the Parents.

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Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Register your bank account (so they can track your purchases). Have a meal at Burger King using the card you registered (be sure to spend $10+). Some readers have been apprehensive about connecting their bank accounts, which is necessary for Plink to track your purchases and issue your free cash back. Sign up for Plink.

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Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2014

Check out all the ways you can treat Mom without breaking the bank this Mother’s Day! I recommend calling the stores before you go to verify their participation! The following offers are good Sunday, May 11th.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 7, 2013

Register your bank account (so they can track your purchases). Have a meal at Burger King using the card you registered (be sure to spend $10+). Some readers have been apprehensive about connecting their bank accounts, which is necessary for Plink to track your purchases and issue your free cash back. Sign up for Plink.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

For each $2 coupon downloaded, Schick Quattro for Women will donate 50 cents to Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity providing meals on behalf of local food banks.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 15, 2013

Check out all the ways you can treat Dad without breaking the bank this Father’s Day! Boston Market – Buy one, get one free BBQ ribs individual meal with coupon. I recommend calling the stores before you go to verify their participation! The following offers are good Sunday, June 16th.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 2, 2013

Register your bank account (so they can track your purchases). Have a meal at Dominos using the card you registered (be sure to spend $10+). If you’re worried about security, Plink has an “A” rating with the Better Business Bureau and uses bank-level encryption. We’ve got another sweet deal from Plink woohoo!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 22, 2022

Every week, I create a meal plan and grocery list based on my favorite grocery stores’ sales flyers, what’s in my pantry and freezer, and what deals I can find on Ibotta. Once your earnings reach $20, you can use the Ibotta app to transfer your earnings to a linked bank account or Paypal, or redeem for gift cards.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Keep your bank account from reaching zero with these money-saving tips: On Foot. If you have a school meal plan, you’re paying for every meal, whether you eat it or not. And if you go out to eat for a meal, you’re essentially paying for two meals at once. Dining Hall.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? To reign your grocery spending in, you must plan all of your meals. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer. 2 – Track your cashflow. You might find some interesting habits.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Perhaps you believed that having a large bank account was the key to a happy retirement, but wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness. Volunteer to read to children or make a difference by delivering meals to homebound seniors. 6 Reasons to Meal Plan. Now is the time to explore those unfulfilled dreams and desires.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 12, 2012

The most important part of any meal is making sure that by the end of it, you’re completely full. They take classic ingredients to make hearty meals that you can come back to time and time again. Plus, none of these recipes are going to break the bank. These 16 easy Amish recipes do just that.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2013

Register your bank account (so they can track your purchases). Have a meal at Burger King using the card you registered (be sure to spend $10+). Some readers have been apprehensive about connecting their bank accounts, which is necessary for Plink to track your purchases and issue your free cash back. Sign up for Plink.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2017

Most of us like to eat, stay warm and eat a nice meal once in awhile. Just knowing you have money in the bank can let you look at the world differently. It is after all, just a way to trade for the things we need or want – much easier that trading objects. Money has taken on a role bigger than just trade. Money has power.

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